Junior School Athletics Carnival (Year 3-6)

The St Mary’s College Year 3-6 Athletics Carnival is held every year during Term 4 at the Domain Athletics Centre, Hobart (DAC).

The 2019 carnival will take place on Friday, 13 September 2019 from 9.30am – 3pm. Details including the program for this will be made available in the notices section of the sport/activity hub closer to that date. The school representative teams will be determined by the results from this carnival.

The JSSATIS (Junior School Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools) carnival will be held on Thursday, 14 November 2019 at the Domain Athletics Centre Hobart commencing at 9.30am – 2.30pm.

The STCPSSA (Southern Tasmanian Catholic Primary School Sports Association) carnival will be held on Friday, 8 November 2019 at the Domain Athletics Centre Hobart commencing at 9.30am – 2.30pm.

Athletics Fun Day (Prep-Year 2)

The St Mary’s College Prep – Year 2 Athletics Carnival is held every year during Term 4 at St Mary’s College on the ‘College Green’.

The 2019 carnival will take place on Wednesday 6 November (TBC) from 12.30pm – 2.30pm.

Athletics Fun Day (Kindergarten)

The 2019 carnival will take place on Wednesday 30 October (TBC) from 12.30pm- 2.30 pm.

Senior Athletics Carnival (Year 7 – 12)

The St Mary’s College Senior School Athletics Carnival is held in Term 1 . The date for 2019 is Friday 5 April 2019 and will take place at the Domain Athletics Centre (DAC). Should the event be cancelled due to weather, an announcement on the morning or the carnival will be made at 7.30am on HOFM radio station.

All students are to make their own way to the Domain Athletics Centre and are expected to be there by 8.30am. A bus will be made available leaving from the school at 8.45am for “Late bus pass holders and students that are not able to be transported to the Domain” however it is requested that where possible all students are delivered by parents to the domain. All students are dismissed from the Domain at 3.15pm and are to be collected at that time. There will be a bus to transport the girls back to the school that are not able to be collected.

The Southern Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools (SSATIS) Athletics Carnival takes place in Term 3 on Tuesday 10 September 2019 at the DAC. The team to represent St Mary’s College will be selected based on performance at the school carnival.

The Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools – State (SATIS) Athletics Carnival is held in Term 3, with the carnival location alternating between the South and North of the state. The 2019 Carnival will take place on Friday 20 Septemberat the St Leonards Athletics Track in Launceston. Students that are representing the school will be selected based on performance at the SSATIS carnival. The team competing in the SATIS carnival is a reduced team due to entry restrictions in events. A bus will depart from SMC at approximately 5.30am.

UNIFORM REQUIRMENTS:

The full St Mary’s College sports uniform is required to and from all carnivals.

SMC Senior Carnival – House colours can be added upon arrival at the DAC but SMC sport uniform must be worn to and from the carnival.

SSATIS – Full SMC sports uniform. This included SMC shorts, SMC Athletics singlet (compulsory for all representative competitors and available for purchase from the SMC uniform shop) Crop Tops and boy leg tights are available for purchase from the uniform shop but are not compulsory.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

All students are expected to compete in the Senior School Athletics Carnival in at least three events unless prior notice and permission is given.

If a student is unable to participate for health reasons then she is expected to assist on the day with the running of the carnival.

TRAINING:

Should a student be selected in the SMC Athletics ‘squad’ to potentially participate in the SSATIS and SATIS carnivals then she is expected to attend after-school training sessions for approximately six weeks prior to the SSATIS Carnival. A bus is provided to transport the girls to the Domain and they are required to make their own arrangements following training. Training days and times for 2019 will be confirmed in Term 2.

This is determined by the individual team coach. Should they request trainings you are expected to attend these as part of your commitment to your team.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By signing up for Badminton you are agreeing to commit to the full season. Your request for early withdrawal from a team that has been entered into the current roster may be forwarded to the Principal for further discussion.

All Badminton will be played at the South Hobart Badminton Centre South Hobart. Times will vary.

Should there not be enough parental help offered with teams then the team may be withdrawn from the roster.

COST:

The College will cover all costs and provide any equipment that is required.

Should a sport be cancelled all efforts will be made to advise the students by 2.30pm on that day. Notice of cancellation will also be posted on the sports hub page under the ‘cancellations’ section.

Basketball

JUNIOR (YEAR 3 – 6)

The JSSATIS Junior School roster of Basketball takes place in Term 3.

Year 3 – 6: Thursday after school 4pm.

The Girls’ roster commences on 8 August 2019 and concludes on 26 September 2019.

The Primary Schools’ Regional Tournament takes place in Term 4 over the weekend of 19 and 20 October 2019 with the state round normally held in Term 4. Further information will be provided to the girls once received from Basketball Tasmania.

1st Grade: The approved SMC 1st Grade uniform is available for hire from the HPE Office at a cost of $50.00, of which $25.00 is refundable on return of the uniform in a clean and satisfactory condition at the completion of the season.

TRAINING:

This is determined by the individual team coach. Should they request trainings you are expected to attend these as part of your commitment to your team.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By Signing up for Basketball you are agreeing to commit to the full season.

1st Grade Basketball is a team made up of the best team the school is able to provide. It is open to Year 11 & 12 students first and then students from Year 7 – 10 may be selected.

2nd and 3rd grade is only available for Year 11 and 12 girls and will only be opened to other year students should additional players be required

Should you trial for 1st grade and not be successful in selection, it is assumed that you are prepared to play 2nd grade (College Girls) or Basketball for your year group i.e. Year 10.

Should you be successful in 1st grade selection, you are committing to hire and wear the approved 1st grade uniform.

All Basketball will be played around various schools competing within the roster and if there are sufficient teams the games will be scheduled over three time slots – 4.oopm, 5.00pm and 6:00pm. This may vary within rosters.

Should there not be enough parental help offered with teams, the team may be unfortunately withdrawn from the roster.

Should a sport be cancelled all efforts will be made to advise the students by 2.30pm on that day. Notice of cancellation will also be posted on the sports hub page under the ‘cancellations’ section.

Big Splash Carnival

SENIOR (YEAR 7 – 12)

The St Mary’s College Big Splash Carnival is held every year during Term 1 at the Glenorchy Pool. It is a fun day full of novelty races and everyone is expected to participate in the festivities. The Carnival date is Monday 4 March 2019.

Cricket

JUNIOR CRICKET (YEAR 3 – 6)

Term 4 Monday after school 4.30pm – 6.00pm, commencing 28 October 2019 concludes 25 November 2019.

Please refer to the web site for any cancellations. An email and PA announcement will also be made time permitting.

Cross country

JUNIOR SCHOOL (YEAR 3-6)

The St Mary’s College Junior School Cross Country Carnival is held every year during Term 2 at Soldiers Memorial Oval and will be held on Monday, 13 May 2019. This is run in conjunction with the Senior School Cross Country. Further details will be made available closer to the carnival. The representative team for representative carnivals will be determined based on results from this carnival.

The JSSATIS Cross Country Carnival will take place in Term 2 at the Rokeby Police Academy on Thursday, 13 June 2019.

The STCPSSA Cross Country Carnival will take place on Friday, 7 June 2019 at Rokeby Police Academy.

The Tasmanian All Schools Cross Country takes place at Symmons Plains Tuesday, 25 June 2019 (TBC).

SENIOR (YEAR 7 – 12)

The St Mary’s College Senior School Cross Country Carnival is held every year during Term 2 at Soldiers Memorial Oval/Domain in conjunction with the Junior school.

Event Date: Monday 13 May, 2019.

The Southern Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools (SSATIS) Cross Country Carnival takes place in Term 2 at the Police Academy Rokeby Thursday 30 May 2019. The top 8 athletes in each age group will be selected from the school cross-country carnival to represent St Mary’s.

The All Schools Cross Country Carnival takes place in Term 2 at Symmons Plains. 2019 date TBC.

UNIFORM REQUIRMENTS:

Full SMC Sports uniform is required to and from all carnivals.

SMC Senior Carnival – SMC Sports uniform.

SSATIS – Full SMC sports uniform (Athletics singlet optional)

All Schools – Full SMC sports uniform.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

All Students are expected to compete in the Senior School Cross Country Carnival.

If a student is unable to participate for health reasons then she is expected to assist on the day with the running of the carnival.

By Signing up an Equestrian event you are agreeing to commit fully to this event unless there is a valid reason.

Should there not be enough parental help offered with events then the rider/s and horse/s may unfortunately be withdrawn from the event – usually one parent per three riders is sufficient to help run the events.

COST:

The College will cover all registration/entry costs (apart from pony club fees and/or penalties for not being registered with the pony club) and provide the above equipment as required.

Hockey

JUNIOR (YEAR Prep – 6)

The Junior School Hockey roster takes place in Term 2 and 3 on Saturday mornings between 9am – 12pm, commencing 4 May 2019 and concluding 29 June 20189for Years P – 4 and 24 August 2019 for Years 5 and 6 at Cornelian Bay. Please note these dates need to be confirmed.

1st grade: The approved SMC 1st grade bodysuit is to be purchased from the HPE Office at a cost of $60. The skirt can be hired for $20 of which $10.00 is refundable on return if the uniform in a clean and satisfactory condition.

TRAINING:

This is determined by the individual team coach. Should they request trainings you are expected to attend these as part of your commitment to your team.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By Signing up for Hockey you are agreeing to commit to the full season.

1st grade Hockey is a team made up of the best team the school is able to provide. It is open to all Year 9-12 students first and then students from Year 8 if deemed suitable.

Should you Trial for 1st grade and not be successful in selection then it is assumed that you are prepared to play in a lower grade team.

Should you be successful in 1st grade selection you are committing to hire and wearing the approved 1st grade uniform.

Should there not be enough parental help offered with teams, the team may unfortunately be withdrawn from the roster.

1st grade: The approved SMC 1st grade uniform dress is available for hire from the HPE Office at a cost of $50.00, of which $25.00 is refundable on return of the dress in a clean and satisfactory condition at the completion of the season. Green bike shorts matching the approved dress may be worm.

TRAINING:

This is determined by the individual team coach. Should they request trainings you are expected to attend these as part of your commitment to your team.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By Signing up for Netball you are agreeing to commit to the full season.

1st grade Netball is a team made up of the best team the school is able to provide. It is open to Year 11 and 12 students first and then students from Year 9 and 10 may be selected.

2nd and 3rd grade is only available for Year 11 and 12 girls and will only be opened to other year students should additional players be required

Should you Trial for 1st grade and not be successful in selection then it is assumed that you are prepared to play 2nd grade (College Girls) or Netball for your year group i.e. Year 10.

Should you be successful in 1st grade selection you are committing to hire and wearing the approved 1st grade uniform.

Year group netball (3-10) will be played around various schools competing within the roster and if there are sufficient teams the games will be scheduled over two time slots: 4.00pm and 5.00pm. This may vary within rosters.

Should there not be enough parental help offered with teams, the team may unfortunately be withdrawn from the roster.

Should a sport be cancelled all efforts will be made to advise the students by 2.30pm on that day. Notice of cancellation will also be posted on the sports hub page under the ‘cancellations’ section.

Regional Basketball Tournaments Junior and Senior

JUNIOR AND SENIOR – Term 4

When registering, please indicate which tournament you which to participate in:

Southern (Term 4) Primary

Southern (Term 4) High School

UNIFORM REQUIRMENTS

An approved St Mary’s College Basketball singlet is available for rental for this tournament and MUST be returned the following week in a satisfactory manner.

SMC school shorts are to be worn.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED

By signing up for the Regional Basketball Tournament you understand that should the Team not have a parent volunteer to Referee at this tournament then all team members MUST contribute to cover the full refereeing fee.

The Coach and Team manager have volunteered their time to the team and parents and participants will not interfere with their decisions.

If numbers allow, trials will be held and girls will be selected in the appropriate division. Should you not wish your daughter be play in a Div 1 team you must indicate this on the registration form.

COST

SMC will cover the registration costs.

Rowing

SENIOR (YEAR 6 – 12) ONLY

St Mary’s College participates in rowing regattas as part of the Saints Rowing Club; a joint club with St Mary’s College, St Virgil’s College and Guilford Young College students.

The majority of rowing regattas take place throughout the state in Term 1 and details are available on the SMC calendar via the website.

The Head of the River for 2017 is scheduled March 18 at Lake Barrington.

UNIFORM REQUIRMENTS:

Saints Rowing Club T-shirt and SMC Zoot Suit (available for purchase at the SMC uniform shop)

TRAINING:

This is determined by the Rowing team coach.

You are expected to attend these as part of your commitment to your team and they will include both morning and afternoon training sessions.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By signing up for Rowing you are agreeing to commit to the full season. Your request for early withdrawal from a team that has been entered into the current roster may be forwarded to the Club Manager for consideration.

Regattas are offered across the state over the summer months and as a part of the Saints team you will be required to compete in majority of these events.

Sailing

The majority of the sailing competitions take place in Term 1 and 4. Term 1 commences TBC 2018(T1). Term 4 dates are TBC 2018.

The roster takes place at Sandy Bay Sailing Club.

Participants need to be at the club by 4.00pm, with races commencing at 4.15pm.

The Sailing competition is organised by and independent association and is not on the SSATIS sport roster.

UNIFORM REQUIRMENTS:

Wetsuit preferably, if not board shorts and spray jacket. Closed shoes (booties or old runners)… no Crocs or thongs!

PFD as club supply is limited.

SMC provide a PFD vest cover as part of the uniform.

TRAINING:

This is determined by the Sailing team coach.

You are expected to attend these as part of your commitment to your team and they will include both morning and afternoon training sessions.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By signing up for Sailing you are agreeing to commit to the full season. Your request for early withdrawal from a team that has been entered into the current roster may be forwarded to the Club Manager for consideration.

Soccer

The season commences on 28 February 2019and concludes on 11 April 2019.

Please note this is not the Central Region Junior Football Association (CRJFA) which is played on a Saturday morning (the CRJFA roster will take place in Terms 2-3 for Prep – Year 6). This season commences 4 May 2019. As this is operated by the CRJFA, further details regarding this roster will be provided via their website. Please note that there is a fee of $70 per student and is to be paid to the Business Office prior to the commencement of the season (as this roster is not a JSSATIS sport it may only be offered should there be sufficient help to coordinate SMC teams).

1st grade: The approved SMC 1st grade uniform is available for hire from the HPE Office at a cost of $50.00, of which $25.00 is refundable on return of the uniform in a clean and satisfactory order at the completion of the season.

TRAINING:

This is determined by the individual team coach. Should they request trainings you are expected to attend these as part of your commitment to your team.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By Signing up for Soccer you are agreeing to commit to the full season.

1st grade Soccer is a team made up of the best team the school is able to provide. It is open to Year 11 and 12 students first and then students from Year 9 and 10 may be selected.

2nd grade is only available for Year 11 and 12 girls and will only be opened to other year students should additional players be required

Should you trial for 1st grade and not be successful in selection, it is assumed that you are prepared to play 2nd grade (College Girls) or Soccer for your year group i.e. Year 10.

Should you be successful in 1st grade selection you are committing to hire and wearing the approved 1st grade uniform.

All Soccer will be played around various schools competing within the roster and if there are sufficient teams, the games will be scheduled over two time slots 4.00pm and 5.00pm. This may vary within rosters.

Should there not be enough parental help offered with teams, the team may unfortunately be withdrawn from the roster.

This is determined by the individual team coach. Should they request trainings you are expected to attend these as part of your commitment to your team.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By signing up for Softball/T-Ball you are agreeing to commit to the full season. Your request for early withdrawal from a team that has been entered into the current roster may be forwarded to the Principal for further discussion.

All Softball will be played around various schools competing within the roster and if there are sufficient teams the games will be scheduled over two time slots: 4.00pm and 5.00pm. This may vary within rosters.

Should there not be enough parental help offered with team, the team may unfortunately be withdrawn from the roster

This is determined by the squash association and you are encouraged to attend should you be interested in playing.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By Signing up for Squash you are agreeing to commit to the full season. Your request for early withdrawal from a team that has been entered into the current roster may be forwarded to the Principal for further discussion.

Should there not be enough parental help offered with teams, the team may unfortunately be withdrawn from the roster.

COST:

The College will cover all registration costs. Racquets and protective glasses will be provided by the Squash center.

Should a sport be cancelled all efforts will be made to advise the students by 2.30pm on that day. Notice of cancellation will also be posted on the sports hub page under the ‘cancellations’ section. As this is an independent organisation cancellations will be out of control of SMC.

Surfing

SENIOR (YEAR 7 – 12)

The majority of school surfing competitions take place in Term 1, depending on weather and conditions.

These surfing competitions are organised by and independent association and is not on the SSATIS sport roster.

2019 date will be confirmed in Term 1.

UNIFORM REQUIRMENTS:

SMC sports uniform.

Own wet suit and surf board.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By signing up for the Surfing competition you are agreeing to commit to the event. Your request for early withdrawal from a team that has been entered into the current roster may be forwarded to the Principal for consideration.

Parental assistance is required. Students will not be entered without parental commitment.

JSSATIS Swimming carnival is scheduled for Thursday, 21 March 2019 at the Hobart Aquatic Centre 9.30am – 2pm (both the STCSSA and JSSATIS teams will be selected based on SMC Carnival results).

SWIMMING & WATER SAFETY PROGRAM (PREP – YEAR 6)

The Swimming & Water Safety Program for Prep – Year 6 students takes place in Term 4 every year at the Clarence Aquatic Centre.

In 2019, the program is scheduled for Monday, 11 November 2019 to Friday, 22 November 2019.

SENIOR (YEAR 7 – 12)

The St Mary’s College School Swimming ‘Big Splash‘ House Carnival takes place in Term 1 each year at the Glenorchy Pool. In 2019 the carnival takes place on Monday 4 March.

The St Mary’s College Night Swimming Carnival also takes place Term 1 on Tuesday 12 February 2019. This event is held for students who are interested in representing the school at the SSATIS & SATIS carnivals listed below.

Year 7 Swim trials take place on Wednesday 6 Februaryat the Glenorchy pool from 1-3pm.

The Southern Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools (SSATIS) Swimming Carnival takes place in Term 1 at the Hobart Aquatic Centre (HAC) on Wednesday 13 March 2019.

The Sports Association of Tasmanian Independent Schools – State (SATIS) Swimming Carnival is held in Term 1, with the carnival location alternating between the South and North of the state. The 2019 carnival takes place on Tuesday 26 March at the HAC.

UNIFORM REQUIRMENTS:

Full SMC Sports uniform is required to and from all carnivals.

SMC “Big Splash” Carnival – House colors can be added upon arrival at the Glenorchy Pool, but SMC Sport uniform must be worn upon leaving at the completion of the carnival.

All students are expected to compete in the Senior School Splash Carnival in at least three events, unless prior notice and permission is given. This is a fun day where the focus is on participation & having a great time!

If a student is unable to participate for health reasons then she is expected to assist on the day with the running of the carnival.

TRAINING:

Should a student be selected in the SMC Swimming ‘squad’ to potentially participate in the SSATIS and SATIS carnivals, she is expected to attend training sessions prior to the SSATIS Carnival. These session are normally held on a Monday after school at the HAC. Further details will be provided.

Tennis

The Junior Tennis roster takes place in Term 1, for Year 5-6 students on Tuesday after school.

Two tiers of competition are played – Division 1 (competitive mixed) will be played at the Domain Tennis Centre and Division 2 (social mixed) will be played at various schools.

The season commences 19 February 2019and concludes 26 March 2019.

SENIOR (YEAR 7 – 10)

Term 1:

1st and 2nd Grade: Thursday afternoons commencing 21 February 2019

3rd Grade: Monday afternoons commencing 25 February 2019

Term 4:

Year 9 and 10: Thursday afternoons commencing 17 October 2019

Year 7 and 8: Tuesday commencing 22 October2019

UNIFORM REQUIRMENTS:

All tennis grades are to wear the SMC sports uniform – shorts, T-shirt, white sports socks or SMC approved sports socks. All players must provide their own racquet.

TRAINING:

This is determined by the individual team coach. Should they request trainings you are expected to attend these as part of your commitment to your team.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By signing up for Tennis you are agreeing to commit to the full season.

1st grade Tennis is a team made up of the best team the school is able to provide. It is open to Year 11 and 12 students first and then students from Year 9 and 10 may be selected.

2nd grade is only available for Year 11 and 12 girls and will only be opened to other year students should additional players be required.

Should you trial for 1st grade and not be successful in selection then it is assumed that you are prepared to play 2nd grade (College Girls) or Tennis for your year group ie. Year 10.

All Tennis will be played around various schools competing within the roster and if there are sufficient teams the games will be scheduled over two time slots: 4.00pm and 5.00pm. This may vary within rosters.

Should there not be enough parental help offered with teams, the team may unfortunately be withdrawn from the roster.

You are expected to attend these as part of your commitment to your team and they will include both morning and afternoon training sessions

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By Signing up for Touch Football you are agreeing to commit to the full season. Your request for early withdrawal from a team that has been entered into the current roster may be forwarded to the Club Manager for consideration.

Buses will be provided to transport the girls to and from the event, however participant’s own arrangements must be made for transport of bikes.

COST:

The entry cost of $20 per student is not coveredby the College and must be covered by the student’s family. This cost includes a participant pack and entry fee. Should the student choose to compete in both the team and the individual events, the fee is only payable once. Please note this fee is non-refundable should a student be unable to compete after signing up.

All money must be paid to the College Business Office. Please send the money with the entry form as registration will not be completed until payment is received.

Water Polo / Flippa ball

Flippa Ball takes place in Term 1 and 4 at the Clarence Aquatic Centre (TBA)

Training will be offered – day and time TBC. Training is not compulsory but fun!

Game day and times are TBC commencing TBC and concludes TBC

$60 cost per player.

The Junior Flippa Ball competition is organised by an independent association and is not part of the JSSATIS sport roster. Details will be updated when information is received.

JUNIOR (YEAR 5 – 6) – WATER POLO

Water Polo takes place during terms 2 and 4 at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.

Training will be offered – day and time TBC. Training is not compulsory but fun!

Game day and times are TBC commencing TBC and concludes TBC

Cost is per team based on training ($1200 + GST) or non-training teams ($950 + GST). All coaches must know and fully understand the Water Polo Australia and WPTAS requirements in respect of THINK ACT PLAY. A coaching session will be held.

The Water Polo competition is organised by an independent association and is not part of the JSSATIS sport roster. Details will be updated when information is received.

SENIOR (YEAR 7 – 10)

The Senior Water Polo roster takes place in Term 2 on Friday evenings at the Hobart Aquatic Centre (HAC).

Commencing TBC.

3 Divisions: College (Year 11/12), Year 9/10 & Year 7/8

Teams of 9 – 12 players.

The Senior Water Polo competition is organised by and independent association and is not on the SSATIS sport roster and accordingly there is a $80- 100 fee per student (Dependant on the number of players in each team) that is to be paid to Student Services prior to the commencement of the season.

UNIFORM REQUIRMENTS:

SMC full sports uniform and approved SMC bathers. A second pair of bathers may be worn however SMC bathers must be the visible/top worn pair.

TRAINING

TBC once teams have been finalised.

COMMITMENT REQUIRED:

By signing up for Water Polo you are agreeing to commit to the full season. Your request for early withdrawal from a team that has been entered into the current roster may be forwarded to the Principal for further discussion.

Should there not be enough parental help offered with teams, the team may unfortunately be withdrawn from the roster.

All girls wishing to play Water Polo must ‘sign up’ on the SMC website. The approximate registration fee of $80-100 must be paid at the Student Services Office and a receipt handed to Miss Blignaut prior to the 5th of April 2018.

This is an external controlled registration system and the school will not be responsible for teams missing out due to late registrations and payments.

COST:

The Water Polo Association now require all costs for the season be paid by the school. These costs cover entry to the pool and training costs and were normally controlled on a pay as you go system by the girls competing and parents watching. The school will pass the costs back to the students/families and they will be dependent on how many girls enter per team, however, it is envisaged that the cost will be approximately $80-100 per student registering. This fee must be paid upfront by Thursday 5th of April. Team entries cannot be made until payment has been received.